NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. — Sea Dog Steak & Ale closed its the doors of its restaurant and pub in Northborough on Monday, according to a post on the chain's website.

"Sea Dog Steak & Ale has faithfully served the Metro West area over the past year," the post read. "Due to the changing needs of the city and of our company, we have decided to close our Sea Dog Northborough Main St. location."

The message was also posted on the restaurant's Facebook page on Monday afternoon.

The post also encouraged area customers to visit Sea Dog branches in Woburn and Nantucket. The chain also operates a branch in Hull, Mass.